Diesel-Runner

I feel like I'm making some progress finally. The front clip had been replaced in the past and some of the work made my job difficult. Lots of seam sealer and a tar like product that was really difficult to remove. The wheel wells had thick sound...

Looks great!

Made some progress overnight while on baby duty: Wiring “finished up” (it’s never really finished is it?) Trans cooler Rad and AC condenser mounted Hoses Power steering completed Air intake done.

Do it, it's incredibly easy. Welding machines make is super easy to setup. When I got started I took a welding class at a local forge, was like $75 for an hour and a half of hands on training, learning techniques etc. Bought a welder, welded some...

This looks really nice, I just need to learn how to weld. lol.

Welded up, painted and installed my Huddexpo crossmember-skid plate. Very happy with the added protection.

Got my DIY welded, painted and installed. Happy with the setup. Thanks fellas.

Three days of riding without any issues. Post event inspection also didn't find anything.

Attended SFWDA Trailfest at Coalmont OHV park last weekend. Great time

Today I hit the cab hard with the pressure washer. It's a beast and cleaned out all the dried up seam sealer, washed off more paint and got even more grime off the bottom. The plan tomorrow is more welding. I found one of the lower fender bolts...

Got the coilovers in now for the 3 link.Another weekend to align and do some more trimming, then I can wheel it again. This has been a long journey and I can already tell I’m going to have to relearn how to drive it

Apologies for the delay. Short a component to get things out last week. Should be completed and ready to ship in 7-10 days. We are also moving all skids to bare metal only. The anodizing has become too expensive. It gets banged up and...

Took a couple of weekends and I still have to put it back together but the hard part is over. Very special thanks to @matzell for sacrificing so much of his Time to help me get this done and for @H8 Roads for cutting up his parts truck to...

@cjmoon @LC4LIFE Any update on the DIY skid plates?

Finding those seals is impossible it seems. I was looking for them for a while and just ended up reusing them. I’ll have to keep in mind to just buy a sheet of EPDM if I ever pull them apart again. The engine of officially in! I used the...

howdy. i almost always use yotatech for mini truck builds but im going to do this one on mud because, well why not. about 6 years ago i helped a friend start tearing into a 79 pickup he found in Mississippi. he eventually found a second truck...

Watching this one.

New to do list : Valve cover powder coat Port wastegate housing Install fuel pump Wire bosch knock sensor Rebuild transfer case and drive shaft Current AFRs on the 20 minute drive to work If this turbo can hold boost out to redline I will be...

I've been trying to get caught up on home projects. Still plenty to do but the weather turned cold, windy and rainy today. So I installed the ARP knuckle studs on the driver side and worked on my fuel tank mount hopefully for the last time...

Ended up having some time tonight. Got everything wired up and the steering wheel back on. I’ll have to do some plastic work to cover the giant hole on the right side. The fit between the wiper and the cruise control switch is close, but they...

Some good news- Radiator and fan are handling the heat rejection. 50-60F outside and the coolant temp is flatlined at 190F on all data logs and doesn't increase on boosted pulls. Intake manifold air temps (not intercooler outlet) are +20F over...

Well I wasn’t happy with how the front axles felt when being moved by band (kind of gritty) so now I have a knuckle service kit coming to completely rebuild it all again. So much for this being a cheap and quick project :lol:. One issue I’ve had...

While we're reviving this thread, I'll enter my recent [sad sort of] data point that proves why you want to buy the 80 and NOT the minivan or Liberty CRD. Bought the 80 for $7200 in the middle of cash for clunkers. Wrecked it last October after...

Wonderful weekend bouncing my little Toyota off the rocks at the Lone Star Land Cruiser round up, held at Katemcy Rocks Tx. Some amazing rigs to been seen and friendly folks to meet.